Mourinho in big match boast

Jose Mourinho today increased the pressure on Arsenal ahead of Sunday's title showdown by revealing he has not lost a big game in his entire career.

In two-and-a-half seasons with Porto, Mourinho was unbeaten in games against major rivals Benfica and Sporting Lisbon and is confident of transferring such dominance to England.

Chelsea have already defeated Manchester United and Liverpool this season and are aiming to prove their big-time credentials against the Champions at Highbury.

Mourinho said: "In 12 or 13 big games with Porto, classics as we call them in Portugal, we never lost. I've got a very good record in important matches and have every confidence in my team."

But Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hit back saying: "Any statement Mourinho makes is okay. I ignore all these statements.

"I have been in the game long enough to know how things can change quickly.

"It does not mean less mind games. We have always done that. But it is always funny to read the newspapers before the games and take them out again afterwards. You can be surprised by what has been said and how it looks."